COH6297_Aug_27_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Information (RFI) solicitation issued by the City of Hartford, Connecticut, seeking Expressions of Interest from qualified nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, educational institutions, and mission-driven partners to provide community-focused programs and services at the Blue Hills Recreation Center. The solicitation invites respondents to propose the utilization of a portion of the recreation facility to benefit residents of the Blue Hills neighborhood and surrounding communities. The RFI period opened August 3, 2026, at 11:30 AM EDT and closed August 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT. No pre-bid meeting, site visit, or formal question-and-answer period is documented in the solicitation materials. The solicitation does not specify a contract award date, defined contract term, or renewal options.

The solicitation does not identify an estimated total contract value or specify funding amounts and sources. Pricing and payment terms are vendor-specified, with delivery terms designated as Free On Board Destination. The scope of work is deliberately vague, with no defined program categories, staffing requirements, facility hours, target populations, performance metrics, or service levels specified. The document indicates this is an early-stage market-sensing exercise rather than a binding procurement with a defined scope or budget. Respondents are advised to contact Susan Sheppard at the City of Hartford, 550 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103, telephone 860-757-9616, or smsheppard@hartford.gov, to clarify scope expectations and determine whether specific program focus, minimum service volume, or facility-use models exist prior to submitting their expressions of interest. Registration via the City of Hartford's procurement services website is required to submit responses and maintain registration status.